Slide 1 Synthesis of Triglycerides The major building block for the synthesis of triacylglycerols, in tissues other than adipose tissue, is glycerol-3-phosphate. Adipocytes…
We are in the midst of a well-publicized global epidemic of obesity with an attendant inflated risk of chronic disease. The social causes of this phenomenon are complex but,…
Outline What are the structures and chemistry of fatty acids? What are the structures and chemistry of triacylglycerols? What are the structures and chemistry of glycerophospholipids?…
Fats Fatty Acid Fatty acids exist “free” in the body Also found as fatty acyl esters such as triacylglycerol’s. Low levels of free fatty acids occur in all tissues,…
ECDA, MD August 2009 LIPIDS Lipids are important structural elements of biological cell membranes. And like carbohydrates, they are important sources of energy. Lipid molecules…